PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PZZA • US6988131024
Current stock price
35.5 USD
-0.69 (-1.91%)
At close:
35.77 USD
+0.27 (+0.76%)
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This PZZA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PZZA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PZZA was profitable.
- In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years PZZA has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years PZZA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PZZA has a Return On Assets of 3.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PZZA outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of PZZA (11.84%) is better than 74.60% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PZZA is significantly above the industry average of 10.92%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.84%) for PZZA is well below the 3 year average (16.01%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PZZA had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.53% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 11.84% |
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
1.3 Margins
- PZZA has a Profit Margin (1.44%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PZZA has declined.
- PZZA has a Operating Margin of 4.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PZZA underperforms 68.25% of its industry peers.
- PZZA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 28.89%, PZZA is doing worse than 79.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- PZZA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.44% | ||
| GM | 28.89% |
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
2. PZZA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- PZZA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for PZZA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for PZZA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- PZZA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.64. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- PZZA has a better Altman-Z score (3.64) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA is 14.67, which is on the high side as it means it would take PZZA, 14.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- PZZA has a Debt to FCF ratio (14.67) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
- PZZA has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PZZA has a Current ratio (0.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PZZA has a worse Quick ratio (0.70) than 67.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. PZZA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PZZA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.89%.
- PZZA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.70% yearly.
- PZZA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.27%.
- PZZA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PZZA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 32.15% on average per year.
- PZZA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.8%
EPS Next 2Y14.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue Next Year-6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. PZZA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.83, PZZA is valued on the expensive side.
- PZZA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, PZZA is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.82, the valuation of PZZA can be described as rather expensive.
- PZZA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PZZA to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say PZZA is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PZZA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PZZA is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PZZA.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- PZZA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
5. PZZA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PZZA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.08%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.06, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 96.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.08% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PZZA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.96%!
- PZZA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- PZZA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 206.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PZZA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP206.77%
EPS Next 2Y14.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
PZZA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
35.5
-0.69 (-1.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Industry Strength28.57
Industry Growth42.24
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07/bmo
Inst Owners106.65%
Inst Owner Change-5.01%
Ins Owners1.6%
Ins Owner Change5.6%
Market Cap1.17B
Revenue(TTM)2.05B
Net Income(TTM)29.57M
Analysts73.33
Price Target41.18 (16%)
Short Float %12.23%
Short Ratio2.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.08% |
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP206.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-09 2026-02-09 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)21.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.82%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.68%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.7%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.04%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.83%
PT rev (1m)0.77%
PT rev (3m)-17.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.27 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.22 |
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY4.38%
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY4.42%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY10.79%
SpS62.44
BVpS-13.52
TBVpS-15.58
PEG (NY)2.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.53% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 16.89% | ||
| ROIC | 11.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.64% | ||
| OM | 4.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.44% | ||
| GM | 28.89% | ||
| FCFM | 2.51% |
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
ROICexc(3y)17.17%
ROICexc(5y)18.61%
ROICexgc(3y)19.89%
ROICexgc(5y)21.63%
ROCE(3y)22.85%
ROCE(5y)24.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.82%
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 174.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.64 |
F-Score5
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.66
Cap/Depr(3y)101.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.56%
Profit Quality(3y)119.04%
Profit Quality(5y)653.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
EPS Next Y8.8%
EPS Next 2Y14.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
Revenue Next Year-6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-37.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 5Y0.49%
EBIT Next Year88.75%
EBIT Next 3Y26.29%
EBIT Next 5Y26.35%
FCF growth 1Y51%
FCF growth 3Y9.37%
FCF growth 5Y-19.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.16%
OCF growth 3Y2.27%
OCF growth 5Y-7.54%
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PZZA.
What is the valuation status for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) stock?
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 24.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.63.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is expected to grow by 8.8% in the next year.